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- the present invention relates to food carrying containers and, more particularly, to a carry container that converts into a placemat for forming a barrier between the surface upon which the container is resting and the user while eating.
- the disclosed embodiment directed to a carry container that is interchangeable between a closed position and an open position, wherein the container (closed position) opens into a protective mat or surface (open position), such as, but not limited to, a placemat, and becomes a barrier against germs.
- the container includes an outer shell including a bottom panel and four side panels extending from the bottom panel and being configured to releasably attach to each of the two neighboring side panels using a fastener.
- the container can be easily convened between the closed position (lunch box, container, etc.) and open position (placemat, protective surface, etc.).
- the disclosed embodiment provides a container that converts into a protective mat for limiting exposure of the user to germs.
- the container/protective mat can be preferably machine washable.
- the washable container converts into a protective mat is easily converted between a closed position for carrying or storing food items and an open position for eating the food items, as well as other food items that may be in the user's possession.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating the food carrying container in a closed position, which is capable of converting into a protective mat in an opened position;
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the food carrying container of FIG. 1 in a partially opened position, wherein one side panel is open, thus providing access to any contents (not shown) being stored within the container;
- FIG. 3 is a side view illustrating the food carrying container of FIG. 1 in the closed position
- FIG. 4 is a top view illustrating the food carrying container of FIG. 1 in the closed position
- FIG. 5 is a front side view illustrating the food carrying container of FIG. 1 in the closed position
- FIG. 6 is a top view illustrating the food carrying container of FIG. 1 in the closed position
- FIG. 7 is a top view illustrating the food carrying container that converts into a protective mat according to one embodiment in the open position
- FIG. 8 is a bottom view illustrating the food carrying container that converts into a protective mat of FIG. 7 in the open position;
- FIG. 9 is a top view illustrating the food carrying container that converts into a protective mat according to another embodiment in the open position.
- FIG. 10 is a bottom view illustrating the food carrying container that converts into a protective mat of FIG. 9 in the open position.
- the washable container that converts into a protective mat is shown and is generally indicated as 10 .
- the convertible, and washable container 10 includes a shell or outer shell 12 (outer in the closed position/configuration) including an integrally formed bottom panel 14 and side panels 16 .
- Bottom panel 14 and side panels 16 can be monolithically formed as a one-piece member, can be constructed from a single piece of material, can be separate pieces of materials that can be preferably permanently secured together, such as, but not limited to by stitching, sewing, welding, etc.
- a plurality of fasteners 18 on each of the side panels 16 are configured to secure the panels 16 together.
- the fasteners 18 are zipper fasteners and include zipper pull tabs 19 for manually fastening and unfastening the side panels 16 , as shown in the drawings.
- Other embodiments of the fasteners 16 include hook and loop fasteners, clips, or any other suitable closure mechanisms.
- the washable food carrying container 10 is interchangeable between a closed position and an open position.
- the closed position wherein the fasteners 18 are securing, the side panels 16 together, represents a container having an interior cavity suitable for storing food items and other items.
- the side panels 16 and fasteners 18 are configured such that the container 10 is substantially dome or pyramid-shaped when in the closed position.
- handle members 20 A and 20 B are included on opposite facing side panels 16 for forming a handle 22 when the container 10 is in the closed position.
- Each handle member 20 A and 20 B may include a handle opening 23 sized for receiving a portion of a user's hand.
- the handle 22 and opening 23 may be formed as extensions of opposing side panels 16 ( FIG. 5 ) or can be secured to opposing side panels 16 ( FIG. 3 ) such as, but not limited to, by stitching, discussed in more detail in the next paragraph.
- FIGS. 3 and 4 illustrate a first embodiment of the handle 22 , wherein handle members 20 A and 20 B are sewn onto opposite facing side panels 16 .
- FIGS. 5 and 6 illustrate an alternative embodiment of the handle 22 , wherein handle members 20 A and 20 B are formed as pan of the outer shell 12 at opposite facing side panels 16 .
- the container 10 is shown in the open position, wherein the fasteners 18 are undone and the side panels 16 are separated from each other.
- the open position represents a protective mat configuration for forming a barrier between the surface upon which the container 10 is resting and the user.
- An inner lining 24 serves as the protective mat, such as a placemat, when the container 10 is in the open position.
- the inner lining 24 is attached to the inner facing side of the outer shell 12 .
- portions of of inner lining 24 form webbing that covers over the space defined between adjacent side panels 16 in the open configuration.
- Inner lining 24 forms the continuous eating surface by itself.
- Side panels 16 play no role in forming the continuous eating surface as they are all disposed underneath inner lining 24 in the open position/configuration.
- the inner lining 24 is attached to the inner facing side of the outer shell by stitching 27 , as shown in FIGS. 7 and 9 .
- Other suitable means of attaching the inner lining to the outer shell may be used as well.
- FIGS. 7 and 8 illustrate the embodiment of the container 10 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 , wherein the handle members 20 A and 20 B are sewn onto opposite facing side panels 16 .
- FIGS. 9 and 10 illustrate the embodiment of the container 10 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 , wherein the handle members 20 A and 20 B are formed as part of the outer shell 12 at opposite facing side panels 16 .
- the container 10 In order to store foods items in the container 10 , it is preferable for the container 10 to be partially opened, such that the fasteners 18 are partially separated to allow the upper portions of the side panels 16 to be separated for easy loading of the container 10 .
- the container 10 could be loaded in the open position (i.e. protective mat configuration) and then fastened or, alternatively, with one or two side panels 16 in the open position.
- some, but not all, of fasteners 18 can be undone to provide access to internal area of container 10 (See FIG. 2 ).
- the outer shell 12 , inner lining 24 and fasteners 18 can each be made from a machine washable material.
- the outer shell 12 can preferably be made from a heat resistant material, such as neoprene fabric.
- the outer shell 12 may be made from one layer of material.
- Other embodiments of the outer shell 12 include multiple layers of different materials having varying thicknesses.
- the outer shell 12 can be made from a heat resistant material and inner lining 24 (i.e. continuous eating surface) of the container 10 can be made from a washable nylon or neoprene fabric.
- the different layers of materials may be attached together by conventional methods, such as, but not limited to, one or more of the following: adhesives, sewing, stitching, welding, glues, and tapes.
- a tab (preferably a fabric tab) can be disposed at the base of each zipper assembly (i.e. at or near the bottom corner in the closed figuration), which can be grabbed by the user and makes moving the associated zipper up and down easier.
- the tab can be in the form of loop secured at or near the bottom corner in the closed figuration.
- each zipper assembly can be provided with an grab extension (i.e. preferably made from rubber) that is secured to the normal grabbing portion of the zipper to make the grabbing area larger and thus, easier to hold onto when moving the zipper up and down.
- the grab extension can be substantially rectangularly in shape and can have its outer end somewhat dome shaped.
- the disclosed embodiments show a carry container that is convertible into a protective mat, and the carry container can comprise:
- an outer shell including a bottom panel and a plurality of side panels extending from the bottom panel and terminating at an apex, the adjacent panels of the plurality of side panels defining a space therebetween;
- an inner lining formed by a generally square sheet attached to an inner facing side of said outer shell so that each corner of the inner lining aligns with the apex of a correspondingly positioned one of the plurality of side panels, the inner lining defining a plurality of web portions, each of the web portions located adjacent to a corresponding space defined by adjacent panels of the plurality of side panels, the inner lining providing a protective mat having a continuous outer flat or substantially flat surface when the outer shell is in an open position with the plurality of side panels and the bottom panel disposed underneath of the inner lining in the open position; and
- each of the plurality of side panels structured and disposed for releasably securing each of the plurality of side panels to each neighboring or adjacent side panel so that that outer shell is converted into a closed position, and the bottom panel and plurality of side panels defining an interior cavity or area for enclosing or storing one or more items in the outer shell.
- the bottom panel and plurality of side panels can form a substantially dome or pyramid shaped configuration in the closed position.
- the carry container can further comprise a handle.
- the handle comprises a first handle member extending substantially upward from a first of the plurality of side panels in the closed position and a second handle member extending, substantially upward from a second of the plurality of side panels in the closed position.
- the first side panel and the second side panel positioned opposite of each other.
- the first and second handle members being sized and configured to be adjacently positioned when the outer shell is in the closed position such that a user can grasp both the first and second handle member with one hand.
- the fastener can be a zipper fastener, a hook and loop fastener, a magnetic fastener, a dip fastener, etc.
- the outer shell can be made from a heat resistant material, a neoprene fabric, a nylon, etc.
- the outer shell, inner lining and at least one fastener can be machine washable.
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- This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/904,708, filed May 29, 2013 which claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/652,418, filed May 29, 2012. Both applications are incorporated by reference in their entirety.
- The present invention relates to food carrying containers and, more particularly, to a carry container that converts into a placemat for forming a barrier between the surface upon which the container is resting and the user while eating.
- Studies have shown that the most prevalent area for germs in a school setting is the cafeteria table. Some bacteria are capable of causing infections and tend to collect on frequently touched surfaces, particularly in areas where there is a lot of hand-to-mouth contact like the cafeteria table. When children touch the contaminated surface, the germs are transmitted to their hands, and if they subsequently touch their eyes, nose or lips, it is likely that they have infected themselves. The best way to avoid the spreading of germs is to never touch infected surfaces.
- Lunch boxes have long been known and widely used by children all over the world. The majority of lunch boxes used today are not washable and, therefore, cannot be properly sanitized. The combination of the unclean lunch boxes and germ-infested cafeteria tables provides an ideal scenario for spreading germs.
- Therefore, there is a particular need to overcome the problems discussed above by reducing the amount of germs a child comes into contact with while having a meal away from home, such as, but not limited to, having lunch at a school cafeteria table. The disclosed embodiments are directed to the above-noted problems. However, the disclosed embodiment is neither limited to use by children, nor is limited to use as a placemat in a school cafeteria.
- The disclosed embodiment directed to a carry container that is interchangeable between a closed position and an open position, wherein the container (closed position) opens into a protective mat or surface (open position), such as, but not limited to, a placemat, and becomes a barrier against germs. In one embodiment, the container includes an outer shell including a bottom panel and four side panels extending from the bottom panel and being configured to releasably attach to each of the two neighboring side panels using a fastener. The container can be easily convened between the closed position (lunch box, container, etc.) and open position (placemat, protective surface, etc.).
- Thus, the disclosed embodiment provides a container that converts into a protective mat for limiting exposure of the user to germs. The container/protective mat can be preferably machine washable. In one preferred use of the disclosed embodiment, the washable container converts into a protective mat is easily converted between a closed position for carrying or storing food items and an open position for eating the food items, as well as other food items that may be in the user's possession.
- For a fuller understanding of the nature of the present invention, reference should be made to the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating the food carrying container in a closed position, which is capable of converting into a protective mat in an opened position; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the food carrying container ofFIG. 1 in a partially opened position, wherein one side panel is open, thus providing access to any contents (not shown) being stored within the container; -
FIG. 3 is a side view illustrating the food carrying container ofFIG. 1 in the closed position; -
FIG. 4 is a top view illustrating the food carrying container ofFIG. 1 in the closed position; -
FIG. 5 is a front side view illustrating the food carrying container ofFIG. 1 in the closed position; -
FIG. 6 is a top view illustrating the food carrying container ofFIG. 1 in the closed position; -
FIG. 7 is a top view illustrating the food carrying container that converts into a protective mat according to one embodiment in the open position; -
FIG. 8 is a bottom view illustrating the food carrying container that converts into a protective mat ofFIG. 7 in the open position; -
FIG. 9 is a top view illustrating the food carrying container that converts into a protective mat according to another embodiment in the open position; and -
FIG. 10 is a bottom view illustrating the food carrying container that converts into a protective mat ofFIG. 9 in the open position. - Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the several views of the drawings.
- Referring to the several views of the drawings, the washable container that converts into a protective mat is shown and is generally indicated as 10.
- Referring initially to
FIGS. 1 and 2 , the convertible, andwashable container 10 includes a shell or outer shell 12 (outer in the closed position/configuration) including an integrally formedbottom panel 14 andside panels 16.Bottom panel 14 andside panels 16 can be monolithically formed as a one-piece member, can be constructed from a single piece of material, can be separate pieces of materials that can be preferably permanently secured together, such as, but not limited to by stitching, sewing, welding, etc. - A plurality of
fasteners 18 on each of theside panels 16 are configured to secure thepanels 16 together. In a preferred embodiment, thefasteners 18 are zipper fasteners and includezipper pull tabs 19 for manually fastening and unfastening theside panels 16, as shown in the drawings. Other embodiments of thefasteners 16 include hook and loop fasteners, clips, or any other suitable closure mechanisms. - The washable
food carrying container 10 is interchangeable between a closed position and an open position. The closed position, wherein thefasteners 18 are securing, theside panels 16 together, represents a container having an interior cavity suitable for storing food items and other items. In a preferred embodiment, theside panels 16 andfasteners 18 are configured such that thecontainer 10 is substantially dome or pyramid-shaped when in the closed position. In one embodiment, handlemembers side panels 16 for forming ahandle 22 when thecontainer 10 is in the closed position. Eachhandle member handle 22 and opening 23 may be formed as extensions of opposing side panels 16 (FIG. 5 ) or can be secured to opposing side panels 16 (FIG. 3 ) such as, but not limited to, by stitching, discussed in more detail in the next paragraph. - Referring to
FIGS. 3-6 , two different embodiments of thefood container 10 are shown.FIGS. 3 and 4 illustrate a first embodiment of thehandle 22, wherein handlemembers side panels 16.FIGS. 5 and 6 illustrate an alternative embodiment of thehandle 22, wherein handlemembers outer shell 12 at opposite facingside panels 16. - Referring to
FIGS. 7-10 , thecontainer 10 is shown in the open position, wherein thefasteners 18 are undone and theside panels 16 are separated from each other. The open position represents a protective mat configuration for forming a barrier between the surface upon which thecontainer 10 is resting and the user. Aninner lining 24 serves as the protective mat, such as a placemat, when thecontainer 10 is in the open position. Theinner lining 24 is attached to the inner facing side of theouter shell 12. Wheninner lining 24 is secured to outer shell, portions of ofinner lining 24 form webbing that covers over the space defined betweenadjacent side panels 16 in the open configuration.Inner lining 24 forms the continuous eating surface by itself.Side panels 16 play no role in forming the continuous eating surface as they are all disposed underneathinner lining 24 in the open position/configuration. In one embodiment, theinner lining 24 is attached to the inner facing side of the outer shell bystitching 27, as shown inFIGS. 7 and 9 . Other suitable means of attaching the inner lining to the outer shell may be used as well. - The open position, with
inner lining 24 providing a continuous eating surface, decreases the likelihood that a user's hands or food items will come into contact with the table surface, thereby reducing the spread of bacteria, viruses and fungi.FIGS. 7 and 8 illustrate the embodiment of thecontainer 10 shown inFIGS. 3 and 4 , wherein thehandle members side panels 16.FIGS. 9 and 10 illustrate the embodiment of thecontainer 10 shown inFIGS. 5 and 6 , wherein thehandle members outer shell 12 at opposite facingside panels 16. - In order to store foods items in the
container 10, it is preferable for thecontainer 10 to be partially opened, such that thefasteners 18 are partially separated to allow the upper portions of theside panels 16 to be separated for easy loading of thecontainer 10. Alternatively, thecontainer 10 could be loaded in the open position (i.e. protective mat configuration) and then fastened or, alternatively, with one or twoside panels 16 in the open position. As a further alternative, some, but not all, offasteners 18 can be undone to provide access to internal area of container 10 (SeeFIG. 2 ). - In a preferred embodiment, the
outer shell 12,inner lining 24 andfasteners 18 can each be made from a machine washable material. In one embodiment, theouter shell 12 can preferably be made from a heat resistant material, such as neoprene fabric. Theouter shell 12 may be made from one layer of material. Other embodiments of theouter shell 12 include multiple layers of different materials having varying thicknesses. For example, theouter shell 12 can be made from a heat resistant material and inner lining 24 (i.e. continuous eating surface) of thecontainer 10 can be made from a washable nylon or neoprene fabric. The different layers of materials may be attached together by conventional methods, such as, but not limited to, one or more of the following: adhesives, sewing, stitching, welding, glues, and tapes. - A tab (preferably a fabric tab) can be disposed at the base of each zipper assembly (i.e. at or near the bottom corner in the closed figuration), which can be grabbed by the user and makes moving the associated zipper up and down easier. In one non-limiting embodiment the tab can be in the form of loop secured at or near the bottom corner in the closed figuration. Additionally, each zipper assembly can be provided with an grab extension (i.e. preferably made from rubber) that is secured to the normal grabbing portion of the zipper to make the grabbing area larger and thus, easier to hold onto when moving the zipper up and down. In one non-limiting embodiment, the grab extension can be substantially rectangularly in shape and can have its outer end somewhat dome shaped.
- Thus, the disclosed embodiments show a carry container that is convertible into a protective mat, and the carry container can comprise:
- an outer shell including a bottom panel and a plurality of side panels extending from the bottom panel and terminating at an apex, the adjacent panels of the plurality of side panels defining a space therebetween;
- an inner lining formed by a generally square sheet attached to an inner facing side of said outer shell so that each corner of the inner lining aligns with the apex of a correspondingly positioned one of the plurality of side panels, the inner lining defining a plurality of web portions, each of the web portions located adjacent to a corresponding space defined by adjacent panels of the plurality of side panels, the inner lining providing a protective mat having a continuous outer flat or substantially flat surface when the outer shell is in an open position with the plurality of side panels and the bottom panel disposed underneath of the inner lining in the open position; and
- at least one fastener on each of the plurality of side panels structured and disposed for releasably securing each of the plurality of side panels to each neighboring or adjacent side panel so that that outer shell is converted into a closed position, and the bottom panel and plurality of side panels defining an interior cavity or area for enclosing or storing one or more items in the outer shell.
- The bottom panel and plurality of side panels can form a substantially dome or pyramid shaped configuration in the closed position. The carry container can further comprise a handle. In one embodiment, the handle comprises a first handle member extending substantially upward from a first of the plurality of side panels in the closed position and a second handle member extending, substantially upward from a second of the plurality of side panels in the closed position. The first side panel and the second side panel positioned opposite of each other. The first and second handle members being sized and configured to be adjacently positioned when the outer shell is in the closed position such that a user can grasp both the first and second handle member with one hand.
- The fastener can be a zipper fastener, a hook and loop fastener, a magnetic fastener, a dip fastener, etc. The outer shell can be made from a heat resistant material, a neoprene fabric, a nylon, etc. The outer shell, inner lining and at least one fastener can be machine washable.
- Although the present invention has been shown and described as being suitable for carrying food items, it is not limited to such, and may be used to can other objects at the discretion of the user.
- All measurements, dimensions, amounts, sizes, shapes, percentages, configurations, securement or attachment mechanisms, numbers, ranges, values, percentages, materials, orientations, methods of manufacture, etc. discussed above or shown in the drawing figures are merely by way of example and are not considered limiting and other measurements, dimensions, amounts, sizes, shapes, percentages, configurations, securement or attachment mechanisms, numbers, ranges, values, percentages, materials, orientations, methods of manufacture, etc. can be chosen and used and all are considered within the scope of the invention. Dimensions of certain parts as shown in the drawings may have been modified and/or exaggerated for the purpose of clarity of illustration and are not considered limiting.
- Unless feature(s), part(s), component(s), characteristic(s) or function(s) described in the specification or shown in the drawings for a claim element, claim step or claim term specifically appear in the claim with the claim element, claim step or claim term, then the inventor does not considered such feature(s), part(s), component(s), characteristic(s) or function(s) to be included for the claim element, claim step or claim term in the claim for examination purposes and when and if the claim element, claim step or claim term is interpreted or construed, and such feature(s), pan(s), components(s), characteristic(s) or function(s) should not be read into the claim, claim element, claim step or claim term. Similarly, with respect to any “means for” elements in the claims, the inventor considers such language to require only the minimal amount of features, components, steps, or parts from the specification to achieve the function of the “means for” language and not all of the features, components, steps or parts describe in the specification that are related to or described with the function of the “means for” language.
- While the invention has been described and disclosed in certain terms and has disclosed certain embodiments or modifications, persons skilled in the art who have acquainted themselves with the invention, will appreciate that it is not necessarily limited by such terms, nor to the specific embodiments and modification disclosed herein. Thus, a wide variety of alternatives, suggested by the teachings herein, can be practiced without departing from the spirit of the invention, and rights to such alternatives are particularly reserved and considered within the scope of the invention.
- While the present invention has been shown and described in accordance with several preferred and practical embodiments thereof, it is recognized that departures from the instant disclosure are fully contemplated within the spirit and scope of the invention.
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